Statistics

Statistical Resources on the Web

Links to trusted statistics resources on a wide variety of topics. From the University of Michigan Library.

Bureau of Labor Statistics

Statistical reports on current social and economic issues. Very extensive. Includes the Occupational Outlook Handbook a statistical and narrative descriptions of major jobs held by U.S. workers.

Polling Report Public Opinion Online

Collects poll results from the major press, covering issues including political approval ratings, controversial topics, and responses to news items. An independent organization providing full citation of original reports.

National Center for Education Statistics

Assorted data on school and college students, success, funding, etc.

National Criminal Justice Reference Service

From the U.S. Department of Justice, find reference articles on types of crime, contributing factors, statistics, and other information.

Pew Internet & American Life Project

Extensive and varied reports on American demographics, behavior, and economics.

Population Reference Bureau DataFinder

Compare population, health, and environmental from more than 220 countries.

FedStats

Statistics from more than 100 government agencies